Department Administrator

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, USA
Base: $60,580.35 - $78,398.10; bonus/equity: not s...
Manage daily administrative operations
Prepare and monitor departmental budgets
Process travel reimbursements and vendor payments
The role provides professional support and solves straightforward problems for a broad range of business operations and academic activities within the Department of Political Science

Job Summary

  • The role provides professional support and solves straightforward problems for a broad range of business operations and academic activities within the Department of Political Science.
  • Responsibilities include managing the department's budget, overseeing all accounts, and processing complex financial transactions via Oracle and GEMS systems.
  • The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs including health, retirement, and paid time off for eligible employees.

Matching Summary

The role provides professional support and solves straightforward problems for a broad range of business operations and academic activities within the Department of Political Science.

Salary

Base: $60,580.35 - $78,398.10; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage daily administrative operations
  • Prepare and monitor departmental budgets
  • Process travel reimbursements and vendor payments
  • Coordinate faculty recruitment and appointments
  • Maintain course schedules and website content

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with HTML and Drupal proficiency
  • Familiarity with university academic hiring processes
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive confidential information
  • Proactive thinking in fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

  • College or university degree in related field
  • 2-5 years of work experience in related job discipline
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Office management experience preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office software

Work Rights

Not specified

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